Motorcycle Classics July/August 2025 Table of Contents
1964 MV Agusta GRAN Turismo Lusso
A small Italian wonder from the Agusta family before the factory closed in 1977.
Commonwealth Honda RS750D
Martin Adams was passionate about building a winning twins road racer from scratch, and he succeeds. He walks us through his plan and execution.
1937 Vincent-HRD Rapide
Velocette KSS AND KTT Road Racers
Two racers conceived over a pint and a pie by Harold Willis and Phil Irving. A biscuit tin and a vacuum cleaner were called into service.
Horton Featherbead-Based Custom
Constructed by a connoisseur of Featherbed frames and Jaguars, an Anglo-American match made in heaven
Kawasaki Heritage Hall Tour
Veteran Kawasaki executive turned curator highlights six bikes that helped shape the history of this highpowered brand.
2006 Ducati Paul Smart Replica
Nearly 20 years have passed since this modern “Green Frame” Ducati thrilled us and celebrated Paul Smart’s 1972 Imola 200 victory.
Shiny Side Up
A second take on vintage bike auction prices: Is it really about the money?
Readers and Riders
Quarter mile ETs vary for Norton Commandos; is it the bike or the rider? And we hear about a Sunbeam staying in the family for three generations.
On the Radar
Before the 1980s tariff on “Heavyweight Motorcycle Imports,” Japanese 1000s do battle in Horsepower Wars.
Classic Scene
The Wildsville Scramble brings “run what ya brung” dirt bike racing to rural Georgia in a laid-back kind of way.
Destinations
Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum: a hidden gem just off the Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Grove, California.
Calendar
Consider adding these events to your riding and events list for this summer.
Parting shots
Kawasaki’s legendary shop fridge, Mr. Refer, has kept racers cool and stories cooler since 1973.
